Greece

Country in Europe

In brief

Population: 10.4M (2025). World rank 93 of 216; in Europe, 15 of 48. Area: 131,990 km². World rank 98 of 249; in Europe, 14 of 52. Life expectancy: 81.8 years (2024). World rank 39 of 216 (1 = best); in Europe, 24 of 48. From 2015 to 2025: population 10.8M → 10.4M, GDP $194.6B → $280.6B, and GDP per person $17,981 → $26,948. Better than all its neighbours (Albania, Bulgaria, Türkiye, and North Macedonia): life expectancy and GDP per person.

State

Official name: Hellenic Republic
Local name: Ελλάδα
Capital: Athens
Region: Europe
Form of government: Parliamentary republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 10,413,962 2025
Area: 131,990 km²
GDP: $280.6B 2025
GDP per person: $26,948 2025
Life expectancy: 81.8 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Greek
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time zones: UTC+3
Calling code: +30
Emergency numbers: 100, 112, 166, 199
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C, F
Mains voltage: 230 V